The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Nelson as its new General Superintendent effective January 2, 2024, following the Board of Directors’ recommendation.
Serving as Deputy General Superintendent since January 2023, Nelson has led a team of over 400 employees across four divisions, including Engineering, Joint Infrastructure Recovery Roads (JIRR) projects, transmission water main replacement work, Networks, and Water Purification.
Nelson holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from Washington State University. With an active Professional Engineer license in both Washington and Louisiana, Nelson has demonstrated leadership in various capacities throughout his career. He joined SWBNO after serving as a Project Manager for Century West Engineering in Spokane, Washington, and Vice President of Stuart Consulting in Metairie, LA. He has extensive federal program experience, including managing projects with FEMA, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and Community Development Block Grants.